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Apr 11, 2018 · She defected from the Soviet Union in 1970, leaving her home and position at the Kirov (now Mariinsky) Ballet for new opportunities in the West. She danced with American Ballet Theatre, then The Royal Ballet, and continues to shares her gifts and vision as a coach.
Makarova was a permanent member of the Kirov Ballet in Leningrad from 1956 to 1970, achieving prima ballerina status during the 1960s. She defected to the West on 4 September 1970, while on tour with the Kirov in London. [2] .
- ballet dancer, choreographer
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- Natasha Makarova
- 1950s–present
Renowned dancer, actress, and choreographer, Natalia Makarova stands as one of the world’s most celebrated ballerinas. She began her career in her native Leningrad where, upon graduating from the Vaganova School, she joined the Kirov Ballet rapidly rising to the rank of ballerina.
November 23, 2020. November 21 marks Natalia Makarova’s 80th birthday. The ballerina made international headlines in September 1970 when she defected from the Soviet Union while on tour with the Kirov Ballet in London. That December, she made her American Ballet Theatre debut, an association that altered the company’s trajectory.
One of the most legendary ballet companies in history, the Kirov Ballet (now known as the Mariinsky Ballet) has been defining the artform for nearl... Rudolf Nureyev, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Natalia Dudinskaya, Tamara Karsavina, Ninel Kurgapkina, Natalia Makarova, ...
May 27, 2020 · Her ballet, and a celebration of its 40th birthday, was to be a highlight of the company’s spring season at the Metropolitan Opera House. “Bayadere’s” anniversary happens to coincide with ...
